Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in April to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). Birch Harbor anticipates an average minimum temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) in the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Birch Harbor, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Birch Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Birch Harbor aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Birch Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Birch Harbor is 14h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Birch Harbor in May?
What is the average humidity in May?
How many days does it rain in May?
What is the last month it snows?
How many hours of daylight does Birch Harbor have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 58.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Birch Harbor, ME
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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